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My teenage sister wants to use nail polish but I have heard that many nail polishes contain formaldehyde and can cause cancer. Is it safe for my sister to use it?
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Dr. Jatinyrs exp
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Nail perse does not have any blood supply and it rests on the nailbed and so your sister can use nail polish.
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